Marshall squares off against South Alabama in Sun Belt Tournament

South Alabama Jaguars (6-23, 2-16 Sun Belt) vs. Marshall Thundering Herd (11-19, 6-12 Sun Belt)

Pensacola, Florida; Tuesday, 3 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Marshall and South Alabama square off in the Sun Belt Tournament.

The Thundering Herd’s record in Sun Belt games is 6-12, and their record is 5-7 in non-conference games. Marshall has a 2-4 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Jaguars’ record in Sun Belt play is 2-16. South Alabama has a 2-15 record in games decided by 10 or more points.

Marshall averages 68.3 points per game, 5.4 fewer points than the 73.7 South Alabama gives up. South Alabama averages 5.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, the same that Marshall allows.

The teams did not meet during the regular season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Aislynn Hayes is averaging 16.6 points for the Thundering Herd. CC Mays is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

Daniela Gonzalez is shooting 26.7% from beyond the arc with 1.2 made 3-pointers per game for the Jaguars, while averaging 9.8 points and 6.2 rebounds. Rachel Leggett is averaging 17.4 points and 5.6 rebounds over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Thundering Herd: 5-5, averaging 70.8 points, 30.9 rebounds, 12.3 assists, 10.4 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 40.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.4 points per game.

Jaguars: 2-8, averaging 64.6 points, 29.4 rebounds, 12.0 assists, 7.5 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 40.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.6 points.

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